San Benito CISD School District
School District · San Benito, Texas
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,444
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,444
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#838 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,444
+$476 vs Texas median
District size
9,126 students
Much larger than Texas median
About San Benito CISD
San Benito CISD is a San Benito, Texas school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 9,126 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $13,444 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, San Benito CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hester Juvenile Detent, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, San Benito CISD students show an average math proficiency of 30.0% and ELA proficiency of 28.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in San Benito CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Benito CISD with test data.
Schools in San Benito CISD
22 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- San Benito
- Total Enrollment
- 9,126
- Teachers (FTE)
- 629
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Benito CISD?
San Benito CISD has 22 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Benito CISD?
The average composite rating for San Benito CISD is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in San Benito CISD?
San Benito CISD spends $13,444 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Benito CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Benito CISD is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Benito CISD?
Hester Juvenile Detent is the highest-rated school in San Benito CISD with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in San Benito CISD?
Across schools in San Benito CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Benito CISD compare to other districts in Texas?
San Benito CISD has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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